Project 1: How to Get a Job


Our project as a group is to gather information that will help others to understand how to get a job. Here is how we will do this:

Step 1: With a partner gather information about two local businesses in walking distance of our school. Write down their names, address and numbers at the following page.

Step 2: Brainstorm with Central's Tech Group some thoughtful questions you could ask to find out how to get a job.

Step 3: Write a short introduction for yourself and your partner for when you arrive at the business.
Step 4: Conduct your interviews and gather some application forms (if possible)

Step 5: Collaborate with the rest of the group to create a Wiki that others can learn from!

Partners for this project:

Tony, George, and Kristopher

Bradly and Katlin

Coda, Michael and Katlin


Next:

1. Finish your spreadsheet in gmail.
2. Look up and print application forms, gather all your information in one spot.
3. Send Thank you emails/cards
4. Build your own Resume and Cover Letter - Miss B's computer only
5. Pick a page to focus on creating for the 'How to get a job' Wiki


Website Ideas:


What to wear to an Interview?

What qualities you should have?

How much schooling do you need?

What do you need to apply?
- application forms
- Cover Letters - http://www.parents-and-kids.com/blog/en/2008/07/tips-for-writing-cover-letters/ - tips for writing cover letters
http://www.resumecoverletterexamples.com/ - examples of cover letters

- Resumes - http://www.aroj.com/ - resume examples
http://www.bestsampleresume.com/resume-tips.html - resume writing tips

http://www.interactive-resume.com/index.php - create your own resume/cover letter

Interview - http://job-interview-skills.suite101.com/article.cfm/10_steps_to_a_successful_job_interview - interviewing tips
http://basic-interview-tips.blogspot.com/ Interviewing tips
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/articles/0,,186_156400,00.html

Other ideas?